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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
The third estate was locked out of their regular meeting place and met at an indoor tennis court. The vowed to meet their until their was a new constitution. -
Storming of the Bastille
More than 800 Parisians gathered outside the Bastille and demanded weapons. The commander opened fire and a battle ensued. -
Constitution of 1791
French constitution created by the national assembly which retained a monarchy. -
Champ-de-Mars massacre
50 republican protesters were killed at Champ de Mars two days after King Louis XVI was decreed to retain his throne under a constitutional monarchy. -
Storming of Tuleries Palace
King Louis XVI is arrested and taken into custody. -
Execution of King Louis XVI
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Execution of Marie Antoinette
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Constitution of 1795
Established a liberal republic with a franchise based on the payment of taxes. -
Treaty of Campo Formio
A peace settlement between France and Austria following the defeat of Austria in Napoleon's first Italian campaign. -
Constitution of the Year VIII
Dictatorship of Napoleon established under the Consulate.
